Back to School Round Dance

August 31, 2025 | 3–8 PM | Hosted by Culture Hub

Join us for an evening of song, dance, and community connection!

Oklahoma Round Dance is a powerful exercise of intertribal cultural expression of song and dance. For many singers and dancers, the round dance is a warm and safe intergenerational and traditional ceremony designed to provide the opportunity for creating and sustaining spiritual connections to older and newly composed round dance songs of the Southern Plains.

Round dance songs revive old memories and promises that Indigenous people in Oklahoma have to an intertribal gathering. Part of belonging to a local community is participating in community rituals and events, because round dances are traditionally viewed as exercising sovereignty in public spaces throughout Oklahoma.

All princesses and royalty are warmly invited to attend. Please bring your own chairs and come ready to dance, visit, and be in community.

Schedule:

3:00–5:00 PM — Flag Song(s), War Mother’s Songs, Intertribal Round Dance

5:00–6:00 PM — Supper Break

6:00–8:00 PM — Round Dance Songs, Snake Dance, Round Dance with English Words

MC: Norman Clark

HS: Dr. Cornel Pewewardy

This is a community event—all are welcome.

Let’s gather in a good way.

Join us to learn how you can be part of the Culture Hub Arts Institute. CHAI's art gallery and store is seeking BIPOC artists to be a part of our collective. Showcase and sell your work and grow with us!

During orientation we will cover:
How to participate as a store artist
The application process
Consignment agreements & expectations
Sign-up opportunities for CHAI's Grand Opening

Bring 2–3 pieces of art that best represent what you will be selling for review

Sunday, August 24 | 1:00–2:30 PM
228 SW 25th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73109

If you are unable to attend the Sunday session, we have an option for Thursday, August 21st.

Join us to learn how you can be part of the Culture Hub Arts Institute. CHAI's art gallery and store is seeking BIPOC artists to be a part of our collective. Showcase and sell your work and grow with us!

During orientation we will cover:
How to participate as a store artist
The application process
Consignment agreements & expectations
Sign-up opportunities for CHAI's Grand Opening

Bring 2–3 pieces of art that best represent what you will be selling for review

Thursday, August 21 | 6:00–7:30 PM
228 SW 25th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73109

If you are not able to make it to orientation on Thursday, we will have a Sunday option as well.

Join us this Thursday from 6:30–8:30 PM at 228 SW 25th St. for our intertribal southern drum group, led by Dr. Cornel Pewewardy (Comanche-Kiowa), an award-winning educator, musician, and culture bearer.

Open to youth, families, and community members ages 10 and up, this free, family-friendly space welcomes singers and learners of all experience levels. Together, we carry the heartbeat of our cultures and strengthen community through song.

Join us every Thursday from 6–8 PM at 228 SW 25th St. for our intertribal southern drum group, led by Dr. Cornel Pewewardy (Comanche-Kiowa), an award-winning educator, musician, and culture bearer.

Open to youth, families, and community members ages 10 and up, this free, family-friendly space welcomes singers and learners of all experience levels. Together, we carry the heartbeat of our cultures and strengthen community through song.

Join us every Thursday from 6–8 PM at 228 SW 25th St. for our intertribal southern drum group, led by Dr. Cornel Pewewardy (Comanche-Kiowa), an award-winning educator, musician, and culture bearer.

Open to youth, families, and community members ages 10 and up, this free, family-friendly space welcomes singers and learners of all experience levels. Together, we carry the heartbeat of our cultures and strengthen community through song.

The OKC Divas are going to Branson, Missouri for Nationals!

They are fundraising for their trip with an Indian Taco Sale, and will be taking pre-orders for pick-up at Culture Hub on June 22, 2025 from 2-5 PM. Tacos are only $10, and come with a drink and dessert! Part of their proceeds will go towards Culture Hub’s mission.

Help support this team and pre-order today!

Celebrate the Summer Solstice with CHAI Rising!

Join us Saturday, June 21 from 11 AM to 4 PM at Culture Hub Collective (228 SW 25th St.) for the soft launch of the Culture Hub Arts Institute (CHAI)—a new space for Indigenous art, storytelling, and entrepreneurship.

• Shop handmade work from Indigenous artists

• Celebrate 2S pride and solstice

• Enjoy food from Junebug Catering + Unite the People Native Catering

• Tour the space and learn what’s ahead

This is just the beginning—come be part of it. Free, family-friendly, and open to all.

RSVP to our event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1248599730309865

Join us every Thursday from 6–8 PM at 228 SW 25th St. for our intertribal southern drum group, led by Dr. Cornel Pewewardy (Comanche-Kiowa), an award-winning educator, musician, and culture bearer.

Open to youth, families, and community members ages 10 and up, this free, family-friendly space welcomes singers and learners of all experience levels. Together, we carry the heartbeat of our cultures and strengthen community through song.

Join us every Thursday from 6–8 PM at 228 SW 25th St. for our intertribal southern drum group, led by Dr. Cornel Pewewardy (Comanche-Kiowa), an award-winning educator, musician, and culture bearer.

Open to youth, families, and community members ages 10 and up, this free, family-friendly space welcomes singers and learners of all experience levels. Together, we carry the heartbeat of our cultures and strengthen community through song.

A beautiful celebration dedicated to uplifting and empowering women and gender minorities through public art.

Experience nearly THIRTY new murals, shop an incredible maker’s market with over FORTY VENDORS, snack on delicious local food and bevs, and jam all day to the beautiful sounds of live music!

Bring the whole crew out to this FREE, family-friendly event and enjoy murals, music, art-making, friend-making, and more!

Join us this Thursday @culturehubok for our final public Understanding Regalia presentation. This week Red Earth will be joined by Lonny Street. This will be a time where the anyone can come and learn about what regalia means. This is a unique immersive educational opportunity that is open to the public for FREE thanks to Oklahoma City Community Foundation! There will be light snacks and refreshments. We hope to see everyone there!!!

Please join Matriarch for a family friendly afternoon of food and fun at their upcoming Bingo and NDN Taco Fundraiser! The fundraiser will be benefiting Matriarch so they can continue to offer classes for free to their members. Your support would be greatly appreciated. We hope to see you there!

Join us at the Living Traditions Community Fair, hosted by Culture Hub Collective and Native Farming Solutions, on March 22 from 11 AM to 4 PM.

This gathering will serve to honor the spring equinox—a time of change, growth, and new beginnings. It’s that moment when light and dark find their balance, when the land awakens, and when we plant the seeds of stewardship, strengthening our shared connection to soil, seasons, and spirit.

We’re looking for local hands and hearts to share their gifts:
🌱 Vegetable and egg farmers
🌱 Herbalists
🌱 Jewelry makers, bead and sharps suppliers
🌱 Chefs (Bonus points if you bring samples!)

More details and the chance to sign up for a booth are coming soon. We can't wait to see you all and celebrate this time of awakening with you!

Join us from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at 228 SW 25th St, OKC!
Led by the incredible Dr. Cornel Pewewardy (Comanche & Kiowa), these bi-weekly drumming & singing sessions are perfect for beginners and experienced drummers alike.
What to Expect:
Learn Southern Plains powwow songs
Experience round dance & gourd dance traditions
Build connections with the OKC Native community
Open to ages 10 and up, family-friendly, and FREE!
About the Instructor:
Dr. Cornel Pewewardy is the former Vice-Chair of the Comanche Nation and Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Central Oklahoma. His guidance brings an authentic, enriching experience to each session.
Come for an evening of culture, connection, and song!
For more info or to support this event, contact connect@culturehubok.org.

Join us from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at 228 SW 25th St, OKC!
Led by the incredible Dr. Cornel Pewewardy (Comanche & Kiowa), these bi-weekly drumming & singing sessions are perfect for beginners and experienced drummers alike.
What to Expect:
Learn Southern Plains powwow songs
Experience round dance & gourd dance traditions
Build connections with the OKC Native community
Open to ages 10 and up, family-friendly, and FREE!
About the Instructor:
Dr. Cornel Pewewardy is the former Vice-Chair of the Comanche Nation and Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Central Oklahoma. His guidance brings an authentic, enriching experience to each session.
Come for an evening of culture, connection, and song!
For more info or to support this event, contact connect@culturehubok.org.

Our friend, Alannah Benae, is hosting a writing group to build community for writers of color.

Writing In Color is a community space for people looking to strengthen their writing, reflect on the colonial institutions within writing, and build relationships with BIPOC.

Sessions take place from 6 to 8 PM at 228 SW 25th St., Oklahoma City, OK.

We hope to see you there!

For more information, contact Alannah on Instagram: @writingincolorokc.

Living Traditions Community Fair

🌟 Celebrate food sovereignty, cultural preservation, and holistic wellness with us in Oklahoma City!

📅 Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
⏰ Time: 11 AM - 4 PM
📍 Location: 228 S.W. 25th St., Oklahoma City

Organized by Culture Hub and Native Farming Solutions (NFS), the Living Traditions Community Fair is a vibrant showcase of the traditions that sustain and connect communities.

✨ What to Expect:
🌿 A dynamic artisan market featuring handmade crafts and goods from local vendors.
🍲 Culinary presentations highlighting the flavors and stories of diverse cultures.
🎨 Live storytelling, art displays, and demonstrations that celebrate creativity and connection.
☕ Complimentary coffee and tea provided by the Oklahoma City Youth Council.

Explore traditional and contemporary dishes, engage with cultural narratives, and immerse yourself in the artistry of Oklahoma City's creators. This event brings together chefs, artists, herbalists, and community voices to celebrate the richness of cultural traditions and sustainable practices.

Let’s come together to honor and celebrate the creativity and resilience of our community.

🎟️ Sign up now: https://www.culturehubok.org/livingtraditionscommunityfair

We can't wait to see you there!